Visiting al-Masjid al-Aqsaa in Palestine

Question

Is it permissible for people living outside Palestine to travel there to pray in al-Masjid al-Aqsa?

Answer

Praise be to Allaah.

Visiting al-Masjid al-Aqsa and praying there is Sunnah
when it is possible to do so, because the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “No journeys should
be made specifically to visit any mosque except three: al-Masjid al-Haraam
[in Makkah], this mosque of mine [in Madeenah] and al-Masjid al-Aqsa
[in al-Quds/Jerusalem].” (Saheeh – agreed upon). And Allaah is the Source
of help.